Northern African and Middle Eastern Unengaged Peoples

The Kurdistani Jewish community in Israel, though small in number (about 13,000 people), carries a rich heritage that blends the ancient traditions of Kurdish culture with the religious life of Judaism. Many members of this community are descendants of families who migrated from Iraqi Kurdistan during the mid-20th century. They have established tightknit neighborhoods, community centers, and synagogues where they preserve their distinct Kurdish Hebrew prayer rites, celebrate holidays with Kurdish folk songs, and teach the younger generation both Hebrew and Kurdish languages. Their presence adds a vibrant thread to the tapestry of Israeli society, reminding all that the Jewish people are a mosaic of diverse peoples and histories. Pray for the Bible to be translated into their language, Lishana Deni. Intercede also for God to raise up believers with a common trade language who will share the love of Christ with the Kurdistani Jews.